General Manager 4 - Food

Sodexo Corporate Services, a prominent leader in the global hospitality and facilities management industry, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced General Manager 4 to lead their high-profile corporate dining and catering account located in Boston, MA. Sodexo is renowned for its commitment to innovation, growth opportunities, and a people-first culture, making it an ideal place for hospitality professionals eager to make a tangible impact in a dynamic environment. With a reputation for delivering exceptional food service and integrated solutions worldwide, Sodexo continues to foster environments where both customers and employees experience excellence and satisfaction.

The account managed by this role includes a modern café, a coffee bar, and a robust catering operation that serves both daily dining needs and large-scale events. Catering plays a crucial role in the business, accounting for 60% day-to-day services and 40% special events, including a signature annual end-of-year holiday event. This blend creates a vibrant and fast-paced operational setting that demands expert leadership and a passion for both the culinary arts and seamless event execution.

As the General Manager 4, the individual will serve as the number one leader on site, bearing full operational responsibility and acting as the primary client liaison. This is a high-visibility role that offers leadership autonomy and the chance to showcase innovation while elevating the guest experience. The General Manager will lead a talented culinary and management team, comprised of three salaried leaders and eight hourly employees, fostering a positive, performance-driven culture.

Key duties include providing strategic direction over day-to-day food service and catering operations, building and maintaining strong client relationships, managing financial and budgetary responsibilities to meet targets, and ensuring compliance with Sodexo's stringent standards for food safety and quality. The role requires a hands-on leadership approach, emphasizing coaching and developing the team to achieve operational excellence.

Working hours are predominantly Monday through Friday, from 6 am to 4 pm, with occasional evenings and very rare weekends, offering a balanced schedule for this demanding yet rewarding position. Sodexo provides competitive compensation determined by education and experience and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision care, 401(k) with matching contributions, paid time off, company holidays, career growth opportunities, and tuition reimbursement.

This opportunity at Sodexo is designed for a proven hospitality professional with strong corporate dining or high-end food service background, especially with experience in catering-heavy operations. The ideal candidate is a confident, client-facing leader with excellent communication and relationship-building skills, financial acumen in budget management and forecasting, and an energetic, organized approach to managing special events and showcase environments.

Joining Sodexo means becoming part of an organization dedicated to creating better everyday experiences for all. The company values diversity and inclusion, ensuring a respectful and supportive workplace. Sodexo's commitment to equal employment opportunities across various protected categories underscores its dedication to fairness and respect in the workplace.

If you are passionate about leading an innovative, customer-focused hospitality team and driving excellence in both daily operations and special event catering, this General Manager 4 role represents a unique and exciting career milestone with Sodexo Corporate Services in Boston, MA.